Status of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the Arab region: An Analytical Reading in View of the National Reviews of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action +30

This analytical paper examines the situation of women and girls with disabilities in the Arab region thirty years after the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, drawing on the national reports prepared by Arab States in the context of the Beijing+30 review. The paper covers approximately 19 countries and relies on the official data contained in those reports regarding legislative developments, public policies and relevant national programmes. The paper focuses on three main pillars that reflect international commitments: equality and non-discrimination; ensuring access to social and economic rights; and protection from violence. It presents the key initiatives and measures undertaken by countries to promote the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities, including the enactment of laws, the adoption of national strategies, and the implementation of programs in the areas of education, employment, health, and social protection.

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